Get to Gno Hashi: Revolutionizing Cross-Chain Bridge Security

Jenny from the Block
Gnosis Builders
Published in
2 min readSep 28, 2023

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As Gnosis Chain continues its evolutionary stride, today’s spotlight shines on Hashi–a pivotal player redefining blockchain bridge security. Missed their grand entrance earlier this year? Don’t fret; that’s what we’re here for — bridging knowledge gaps one article at a time.

Revolutionizing Cross-Chain Bridge Security: An Introduction to Hashi

In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the need for secure, efficient, and scalable bridges for cross-chain token transfers has never been more pressing. Remember the chaotic hacks in 2022 where we saw a jaw-dropping total of $2B in assets disappear? It was a wake-up call. The community cried out for a game-changer, and Hashi stepped up.‍

Hashi isn’t just here to participate. It’s here to lead and drive collaboration. Delving into its mechanics, Hashi uses ‘oracle aggregation,’ meaning it gathers data from multiple sources rather than just one. This reduces the risk that comes with relying on a single bridge standard. By pooling multiple standards, trust is dispersed, minimizing single points of failure.‍

The Union of Multiple Strengths

History can be a fantastic teacher if you’re willing to listen. Even the most resilient bridge projects have had their vulnerabilities exposed. Hashi’s approach is simple: “Why rely on one, when the security of many can be combined?” By leveraging diverse bridge approaches, Hashi combines the best of multiple bridge methods, carving out a niche as a reliable stalwart for the Inter Ethereum Protocol domain.‍

This concept of integrating security across diverse bridges introduces client diversity to bridging — a novel and much-needed advancement in the space.‍

Hashi’s Collaborative Spirit

Since before its launch in March 2023, Hashi hasn’t operated in a vacuum. From early on, numerous eminent projects in the crypto space recognized its potential and committed to its integration. The list reads like a who’s who of the DeFi realm: Succinct Labs, DendrETH, ZK Collective, Connext, Celer, LayerZero, Axiom, Wormhole, LI.FI, and more. This continuous collaborative backing signifies Hashi’s promising trajectory and its groundbreaking approach.‍

Bridging the Future of Web3 and Beyond

Sure, Hashi could’ve been content being the unsung hero of bridge security. But its vision extends beyond the present. With an eye on the horizon, Hashi aims to lay the foundation for the next generation of Web3 applications. Onward and forth!

Learn more about Hashi.

And until next Tuesday, friends. Keep Gno-ing, keep growing! 🚀🌉

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Jenny from the Block
Gnosis Builders

Web3 Communications Leader. Demystifying blockchain for the crypto-curious